Gusrang's two-out RBI single in the 13th earns Seton Hall a split of its Big East doubleheader with Rutgers; Gebler goes the distance for RU in opener

Sean Gusrang's two-out RBI single in the top of the 13th and scoreless relief from Ryan Harvey boosted Seton Hall to a 3-2 victory and a split of its Big East doubleheader with Rutgers yesterday at Bainton Field in Piscataway. Tyler Gebler's five-hitter led Rutgers to a 4-1 victory in the first game.

A.J. Rusbarsky's two-run double in the top of the ninth in the nightcap had staked Seton Hall (12-12, 3-2 Big East) a 2-1 edge. Seton Hall starter Joe DiRocco stood to pick up his fifth victory, but Russ Hopkins led off the bottom of the ninth with a home run for Rutgers (9-15, 2-3 Big East), making it a 2-2 tie. DiRocco struck out nine and allowed two runs in his 8 2/3 innings. Rutgers starter Rob Somorol pitched two-hit, scoreless ball for 7 2/3 innings.

In the top of the 13th, Zack Granite picked up his third hit of the game when he reached on an infield grounder. He was sacrificed to second and scored on Gusrang's hit. Harvey pitched the final 4 1/3 innings, striking out eight and allowing four hits.

In the opener, the Zavala brothers from Randolph, Steve and Michael, backed up Gebler's effort. Sophomore outfielder Steve Zavala had two hits and and RBI and his catcher brother, Michael, had two hits and drove in one.